Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or First Baptist Church Building Fund. John E. Johnson, Sr., of O'Fallon, Missouri, died on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at the age of 65. Loving husband of Merna Katharine Johnson; dear son of the late Howard Jacob and the late Barbara Elizabeth Johnson; devoted father of John E. Johnson, Jr. and Christena L. (Richard) MacBain; cherished grandfather of Michael J. Johnson; dear brother of Howard D. Johnson, Norma Howard, Sue Calvin and Judy Wheeler; dear brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend to all who knew him. John retired as a Truck Driver at Mail Contractor of Arkansas, was a member of American Legion Post #388 and proudly served in the Air Force during the Vietnam Era.